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Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency
Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP

Sterckeman
Performance
Weight

The maximum train weight is exceeded by 645 kg!


The towing limit is unknown to us. Please check the towing limit!

The Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency with a Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP with an actual weight of 955 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Mercedes-Benz is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sterckeman with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
155
129

Mountains
Risk of snaking
128
225

Weight ratio: 63% (72% of kerbweight) 955 kg 1525 kg

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency
Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP

Sterckeman

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The maximum train weight is exceeded by 645 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 225 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is sufficient.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency
2009-2012

Power
82 PS (60 kW)
Torque
180 Nm @ 1400 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterckeman Starlett 390 CP

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Paul reviewed a Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDI BlueEfficiency:

"The A160 CDI is never going to be a powerful car, however I find it extremely sure footed and a solid tower, even in strong cross winds, the rig hardly twitches. Admitidly you do have to use the gear box to keep a constant speed up and down hills and if you are prepared to do this, it still returns a fairly heathy 40mpg on a long run."

See more Mercedes-Benz A reviews.

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